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. � . . . �'- : � O� • O O b. - C ITY of ORONO � � . ti �� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � L�kESH�� NO. � O � � - � WHEREAS, property owners commonly request hardcover variances for which their proposal includes a reduction in the overall hardcover,but typically by an increase in the amount of'structural hardcover' with concurrent removals of'non-structural hardcover'; and WHEREAS,the City has not previously formally defined by ordinance or resolution the distinction between'structural' and'non-structural'hardcover,but has commonly considered such a distinction when reviewing hardcover variance requests; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it would be beneficial to formally define the distinction between structural and non-structural hardcover; and � WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is inappropriate to consider the removal of non- conformin� plastic or fabric as a good-faith hardcover reduction when considering hardcover variance requests; and • WI�REAS,the City Council finds that to the extent practicable,all non-confornung plastic or fabric should be removed from properties for which a hardcover variance is requested,to reduce the potential for'trading'non-confornung non-structural hardcover to gain structural hardcover. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota: 1. Structural Hardcover shall be defined as those items of hardcover which require a building permit,which extend above the ground surface or into the ground,or which are constructed rather than placed. J 2. Non-structural Hardcover shall be defined as those items of hardcover which do not require a building permit, which exist on the ground surface but do not extend substantially above or below grade,or which are placed on the ground surface rather . than constructed. � Page 2 of 3